Military maritime defense force that participates in joint law enforcement, regional military competitions, and community engagement activities in Namibia.
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August 2026
The Namibian
Namibian Navyhave collected onlythree points all season and will definitely go into relegation play-offs
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“Bottom-placed Namibian Navy have only collected three points all season and will definitely go into the play-offs, while Smart Girls from Kavango East seem set to join them.”
Namibian Navyintroduced to career opportunitiesthousands of learners in maritime defence force during Erongo Annual Career Fair
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“THE Namibian Navy has introduced thousands of learners to career opportunities within the maritime defence force during the Erongo Annual Career Fair, highlighting recruitment pathways, training programmes and the role of the Navy in protecting Namibia's territorial waters and national security.”
Namibian Navysaid its participation formed part of effortsto encourage young Namibians to consider careers in defence sector
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“The Navy said its participation formed part of efforts to encourage young Namibians to consider careers in the defence sector while promoting values such as patriotism, discipline and service to the nation.”
Namibian Navyconducteda joint operation with the Namibian Police to clamp down on illegal fishing
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“Members of the Namibian Police from Impalila and Kasika police stations in the Zambezi Region, together with the Namibian Navy, conducted a joint operation on Saturday to clamp dow...”
Namibian Navyapprehendedforeign vessel Fu Yuan Yu 9878 for illegal fishing
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“following reports of the Namibian Navy's apprehension of the foreign vessel Fu Yuan Yu 9878, intercepted by the NS Elephant near the Angolan border for illegal fishing on Sunday.”
Namibian Navyintercepted and apprehendedforeign-flagged fishing vessel FU YUAN YU 9878 for allegedly engaging in IUU fishing
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“THE Namibian Navy flagship, the NS Elephant, intercepted and apprehended a foreign-flagged fishing vessel, FU YUAN YU 9878, on 17 May 2026 for allegedly engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities within Namibia's sovereign waters.”
Namibian Navyadded ceremonial prestige and public engagement to2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival
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“THE Namibian Navy added ceremonial prestige and public engagement to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival, with a series of parades, ship tours and a high-level reception aboard one of its vessels during the coastal event held from 28 April to 3 May in Lüderitz.”
Namibian Navysecured first place atSADC Naval Pentathlon Games
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“THE Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded Southern African Development Community (SADC) Naval Pentathlon Games, with the South African Navy finishing second and the Tanzanian Navy taking third place.”
Namibia Correctional Service won twice over the weekend to remain unbeaten in the MTC Netball Premier League, extending their lead over second-placed Mighty Gunners to 20 points with two matches left in the regular season. The knockout final rounds will take place 4–6 September at the Dome in Swakopmund.
Namibia Correctional Service won twice over the weekend to remain unbeaten in the MTC Netball Premier League, extending their lead over second-placed Mighty Gunners to 20 points with two matches left in the regular season. The knockout final rounds will take place 4–6 September at the Dome in Swakopmund.
The Namibian Navy engaged approximately 3,000 learners from Erongo schools at the Erongo Annual Career Fair in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund from 13–17 July 2026, presenting recruitment pathways, training programmes, and career opportunities in maritime defence.
Tigers NC defeated Wanderers 40-31 and Namibian Navy 50-42, while Mighty Gunners beat Namibian Navy NC 57-48 in MTC Netball Namibia Premier League matches. Tigers' head coach praised his team's defensive performance despite missing a bonus point opportunity.
Tigers head coach Viva Kamberipa says her team must deliver their best performance this weekend in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League despite players returning directly from examinations and disrupted training sessions. The team faces Wanderers on Saturday at 16h00 and Namibian Navy on Sunday at 10h00.
Namibia's national rowing team has departed for South Africa to compete in the Coastal Rowing Sprints Championship for the first time, with a six-member squad competing in single, double and mixed events in Cape Town from 27 to 28 June 2026. The competition marks a historic milestone for the sport in the country and opens a pathway towards future Olympic qualification.
Namibian Navy and Desert Jewels netball star Anna Kaspar has been away from competitive play since last year, nursing her newborn baby. The Walvis Bay-based shooting star has won multiple awards and built a reputation as one of the most clinical shooters for club and country.
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service, unbeaten after 13 matches, face bottom-placed Namibian Navy in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League this weekend; separately, sixth-placed Afrocat Lions play seventh-placed Tigers in a mid-table clash.
Namibia Correctional Service won twice over the weekend in the MTC Netball Premier League, beating Tigers 52-34 and Wanderers 64-34 to move 24 points clear at the top of the log.
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service opened a 12-point lead atop the MTC Netball Premier League after an unbeaten run at the eight-day Power Week tournament in Swakopmund, where all 12 premier league teams played multiple back-to-back matches.
Members of the Namibian Police from Impalila and Kasika police stations in the Zambezi Region, together with the Namibian Navy, conducted a joint operation on Saturday to clamp down on illegal fishing.
Stakeholders warn that existing penalties are failing to deter illegal fishing in Namibian waters, following the interception of a vessel with 22 crew members and amid concerns over losses from bycatch, which increased sharply since 2020 despite monitoring systems in place.
The Namibian Navy apprehended the foreign vessel Fu Yuan Yu 9878 near the Angolan border for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, with the vessel fully loaded with fish and its Automatic Identification System disabled. The 22-member crew, comprising four Chinese and 18 Angolan nationals, was detained, and a Ministry spokesperson stated the government is committed to protecting Namibia's fisheries resources and enforcing its regulations.
The Namibian Navy's flagship NS Elephant intercepted the foreign-flagged fishing vessel FU YUAN YU 9878 on 17 May 2026 for allegedly engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities within Namibia's sovereign waters, including unauthorised harvesting without a valid permit or quota allocation.
The Namibian Navy contributed ceremonial elements to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival (28 April to 3 May), including Navy Brass Band parades, public ship tours of the NS Elephant, and a cocktail reception aboard the vessel attended by Vice President Lucia Witbooi and other dignitaries.
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service remain unbeaten with three victories and hold the top position in the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League, including a 61-21 win over Okamwandi United. NDF Mighty Gunners and Extreme Eagles follow closely behind.
Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service say preparations for the 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League season are progressing well. The season begins 2–4 May at Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek, where the country's top 12 clubs will compete.
The Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded SADC Naval Pentathlon Games held in Walvis Bay, with South Africa second and Tanzania third. The three-day competition brought together naval personnel from the three nations to compete in various sporting disciplines aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and camaraderie among SADC navies.
The Namibian Navy has opened the SADC Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay from 9–13 March 2026, bringing sailors from Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Tanzania to compete in five maritime and athletic disciplines including seamanship, obstacle crossing, lifesaving swimming, amphibious cross-country racing and utility swimming.
Masubia Ngambela Raphael Mbala has warned of collapsing fish stocks in the Zambezi River due to destructive and illegal fishing methods, calling for urgent coordinated intervention by government and traditional authorities. He said depleted stocks threaten food security and livelihoods for communities dependent on fishing, while the Ministry of Fisheries has implemented seasonal bans, illegal gear confiscations, and joint patrols to protect breeding cycles.
Wanderers Netball Club, Mighty Gunners, Okamwandi United and Smart Girls have secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League following playoff action at Khomasdal Netball Courts. The four newly promoted teams will join established sides in the upcoming Premier League season.
The Commander of Naval Operations and the head of the Brazilian Naval Advisory Mission (BRAZMAN) have awarded certificates of recognition to Warrant Officer Nghiloloka Alvina and the Namibian Ship Brandan Simbwaye for outstanding performance during training and advisory activities in the second half of 2025. BRAZMAN provides military, technical and administrative support to the Namibian Navy under a longstanding Naval Cooperation Agreement between Namibia and Brazil.
Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Gottlieb Pandeni has been formally appointed as the new Commander Naval Operations for the Namibian Navy at a ceremony on Friday. He replaces Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Erastus Lazarus, who has been appointed Deputy Navy Commander after serving in the role since November 2021.
Two Russian Navy vessels stopped in Walvis Bay from 28 to 31 December for resupply while heading to a multinational naval exercise off South Africa's coast in January 2026 involving Russia, China and Iran. The port call was the third by Russian warships to Namibia in two years and included official engagements with Namibian defence leadership.